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Wanna-Be's
is a 1986 Japanese direct-to-video animation written by Toshimichi Suzuki. Kenichi Sonoda created the character designs of the animated version. Voice actors *Eriko Hara as Miki Morita *Miki Takahashi as Eri Kazama *Shūichi Ikeda as Tetsuma Kidō *Akio Nojima as Oki Sonoda *Eiko Yamada as Bloody Matsuki *Urara Takano as Buster Horiguchi *Shōzō Iizuka as Dr. Sawada *Yūsaku Yara as Joe Taguchi *Demon Kogure , previously known as , is a Japanese musician, songwriter, entertainer, journalist, sumo commentator, actor and voice actor. He first gained fame in the 1980s as vocalist of the heavy metal band Seikima-II, before starting a solo career in ... as himself Music * "Adam's Apple" (アダムの林檎) by Seikima-II (insert song) * "Music (I Love You ga Kasurete)" by Saori Saito (ending theme) External links * * 1986 anime OVAs Animated comedy films Anime International Company Central Park Media Comedy anime and manga Direct-to-video animated films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Demon Kogure
, previously known as , is a Japanese musician, songwriter, entertainer, journalist, sumo commentator, actor and voice actor. He first gained fame in the 1980s as vocalist of the heavy metal band Seikima-II, before starting a solo career in 1990 and branching out into other forms of entertainment. His real name is not publicly known and he is noted for always working entirely in character, which includes wearing face paint. Early life and education Demon attended kindergarten up through his first year of elementary school in New York City. He moved to Tokyo for second grade of elementary school, before moving to Nishi-ku, Hiroshima in 1971 for three years. Returning to Tokyo, Demon grew up there from 6th grade on. Between 1982 and 1983, Demon attended an acting school in Tokyo. In March 1986, Demon graduated with honors from Waseda University with a degree in social science. A fan of sumo since childhood, he was a member of the university's sumo club. He was also a membe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anime International Company
, often abbreviated as AIC is a Japanese animation studio founded on June 15, 1982 and located in Nerima, Tokyo, Japan. On December 10, 2015, AIC RIGHTS Co., Ltd was established through a company split, in which AIC Rights received the transfer of some of the copyrights owned by Anime International Company. Their notable works include series such as ''Tenchi Muyo!'', ''Bubblegum Crisis'', ''El Hazard'', and several adaptations of the manga '' Oh My Goddess!''. AIC had eight sub-studios within itself, named: "AIC ASTA" (2003, formerly: "AIC A.S.T.A."), "AIC Build" (2010), "AIC Classic" (2010), "AIC Digital" (1997), "AIC Frontier" (June, 2012), "AIC PLUS+" (2006), "AIC Spirits" (2003) and "AIC Takarazuka" (2006). History In June 2006, a partnership was started with NTU for the development of the CACANI system, a software used as a tool in the animation process to generate fills between keyframes. In September 2010, Oizumi Corporation acquired 95% of the studio from the ACA-man ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Artmic
was a Japanese animation design studio formed in 1978. It went bankrupt and was liquidated in 1997. AIC RIGHTS now holds the intellectual property of most of Artmic's titles. The studio was founded by Toshimichi Suzuki after he left Tatsunoko Productions in 1978. The company's name is short for "Art and Modern Ideology for Creation". Members * Kenichi Sonoda * Shinji Aramaki * Kimitoshi Yamane * Hideki Kakinuma Works OVAs * 1985: '' Genesis Climber Mospeada: Love, Live, Alive'' (with Tatsunoko) * 1990: ''Sengoku Busho Retsuden Bakufu Doji Hissatsuman'' (with Watanabe Promotion) * 1991: ''Bubblegum Crash'' (with Artland) * 1993: ''Crimson Wolf'' (with A.P.P.P.) * 1993–1994: '' Casshan: Robot Hunter'' (with Tatsunoko) * 1994: ''Genocyber'' (with Artland) * 1994–1995: ''Gatchaman'' (with Tatsunoko) * 1995: ''Battle Skipper'' (with Tokyo Kids) * 1996: ''Hikarian'' (with Tokyo Kids) * 1996–1998: ''Power Dolls'' (with OLM) In partnership with AIC * 1986: '' Wanna-Be's'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Movic
is a Japanese company which specializes in the publication of trading cards, figures, CDs, and other general media related to the anime industry. Movic is a part of the Animate group. Anime involved in *'' Ah! My Goddess: The Movie'': Production *''Ai City'': Production *''Ai Yori Aoshi'': Production *'' Ai Yori Aoshi ~Enishi~'': Production *''All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku'': Production *'' All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku DASH!'': Production *'' Android Ana Maico 2010'': Production *'' Anime Tenchou'': Concept Work *'' Appleseed'': Production *'' Araiso Private High School Student Council Executive Committee'': Planning, Production *''Battle Angel'': Production *''Blue Seed'': Production *'' Blue Seed Beyond'': Production *'' Bounty Dog'': Production *''Chobits'': Production Cooperation *''Clannad'': Production *'' Clannad ~After Story~: Production *'' Crystal Triangle'': Production *'' Dengeki Oshioki Musume Gōtaman: Gōtaman Tanjō-hen'': Production *''Desce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Central Park Media
Central Park Media, often abbreviated as CPM, was an American multimedia entertainment company based in New York City, New York and was headquartered in the 250 West 57th Street building in Midtown Manhattan (on the corner of Central Park, hence their name). They were one of the first companies to be active in the distribution of East Asian cinema, television series, anime, manga, and manhwa titles in North America, notably helping to make hentai popular in the region. Over its history, the company licensed several popular titles, such as ''Slayers'', ''Revolutionary Girl Utena'', the ''Tokyo Babylon'' OVAs, ''Project A-ko'', and ''Demon City Shinjuku''. They had multiple divisions, each of which focused on offering different types of products and services. While a majority of their divisions handled anime and manga distribution, they also offered anime-related software and ran a website for UFO conspiracy theorists. The company filed for bankruptcy on April 27, 2009. Since the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenichi Sonoda
is a Japanese manga artist and animation character designer. Professional career Born in Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture, Sonoda moved to Tokyo in 1984, at the age of 21, and began work at Artmic, an anime studio. During this time, he worked on ''Bubblegum Crisis'', producing the original Knight Saber character designs. He also worked on ''Gall Force'', for which he did the original character designs. He worked at Artmic until 1991, when he began work on the manga series ''Gunsmith Cats''. ''Gunsmith Cats'' is one of Sonoda's best known works, being both a Harvey and Tezuka award nominee. Sonoda concluded ''Gunsmith Cats'' run in 1997, when he put the comic on hiatus, and began work on '' Cannon God Exaxxion''. In 2004, after finishing ''Cannon God Exaxxion'', he returned to work on ''Gunsmith Cats'', with the follow-up sequel, ''Gunsmith Cats Burst''. He is currently the 19th head of the ''wagashi'' confectionery shop "Sonoda-ya" in Kumamoto, established in 1582. Sonoda created a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eriko Hara
is a Japanese voice actress formerly employed by Arts Vision. Filmography Television animation *''Gyakuten! Ippatsuman'' (1982) - Ran Houmu *''Tokimeki Tonight'' (1982) - Ranze Eto *''Ginga Hyōryū Vifam'' (1983) - Shalon Publin *'' Once Upon a Time... Space'' (1984) - Petit *'' Blue Comet SPT Layzner'' (1985) - Rei *''Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ'' (1986) - Elle Vianno *'' Uchūsen Sagittarius'' (1986) - Karin *''Kimagure Orange Road'' (1987) - Hikaru Hiyama *'' Goldfish Warning!'' (1991) - Cow Beauty *'' Sailor Moon'' (1992) - Murido *''The Brave Express Might Gaine'' (1993) - Ruriko Senpuji *''Muka Muka Paradise'' (1993) - Ranka Gotenba *''Sailor Moon R'' (1993) - Nipasu *''Slam Dunk'' (1993) - Ayako *''Sailor Moon S'' (1994) - Unazuki Furuhata *''Sailor Moon SuperS'' (1995) - Hebihanabiko, Paopao-musume *''Sailor Moon Sailor Stars'' (1996) - Sailor Iron Mouse/Chuuko Nezu *'' Mamotte Shugogetten'' (1998) - Kaori Aihara Theatrical animation *'' Doraemon: Nobita's Parallel "Journ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miki Takahashi
is a Japanese voice actress and singer. Together with her friend Chika Sakamoto, she participated in the third incarnation of the radio show Animetopia. She is a member of SplashDream. Anime TV *'' Around the World in Eighty Days'' (Princess Romy) *''Aura Battler Dunbine'' (Ceila Lapana) *''Battle Athletes Victory'' (Tomoe Midō) *''Flame of Recca'' (Mifuyu Mikagami) *''Fruits Basket'' (Mine Kuramae) *''Genesis Climber Mospeada'' (Aisha, Marlene Rush) *'' Gu-Gu Ganmo'' (Ayumi Ichigaya) *'' Highschool! Kimengumi'' (Yui Kawa) *'' Meimon! Dai San Yakyūbu'' (Sayuri Kidō) *''Shima Shima Tora no Shimajirō'' (Mimi-Lynne and Hannah) *''Touch'' (Tomoko Terashima) OVAs *''Battle Athletes Victory'' (Tomoe Midō) *'' Dōkyūsei: End of Summer'' (Mai Sakuragi) *'' Dream Hunter Rem II: Seimi Shingakuen no Yōmu'' (Meimi Katsuragi) *'' Elf Princess Reine'' (Reine) *''Galaxy Fraulein Yuna'' (Yuri Cube) *'' Majo demo Steady'' (Mami) *'' Tenmonya Voyagers'' (Ayako Hanabishi) *'' Wanna-Be's'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Puroresu
is the predominant style of professional wrestling that has developed in Japan. The term comes from the Japanese pronunciation of , which is shortened to puroresu. The term became popular among English-speaking fans due to Hisaharu Tanabe's activities in the online Usenet community. Growing out of origins in the traditional US style of wrestling, it has become an entity in itself. Japanese pro wrestling is distinct in its psychology and presentation of the sport. It is treated as a legitimate fight, with fewer theatrics; the stories told in Japanese matches are about a fighter's spirit and perseverance. In strong style, the style most typically associated with puroresu, full contact martial arts strikes and shoot submission holds are implemented. Overview Despite some similarities to the popular style of professional wrestling in the United States, Japanese wrestling is known for many differences from the Western style. ''Puroresu'' is known for its "''fighting spirit''" ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japanese Animated Science Fiction Films
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Direct-to-video Science Fiction Films
Direct-to-video or straight-to-video refers to the release of a film, TV series, short or special to the public immediately on home video formats rather than an initial theatrical release or television premiere. This distribution strategy was prevalent before streaming platforms came to dominate the TV and movie distribution markets. Because inferior sequels or prequels of larger-budget films may be released direct-to-video, review references to direct-to-video releases are often pejorative. Direct-to-video release has also become profitable for independent filmmakers and smaller companies. Some direct-to-video genre films (with a high-profile star) can generate well in excess of $50 million revenue worldwide. Reasons for releasing direct to video A production studio may decide not to generally release a TV show or film for several possible reasons: a low budget, a lack of support from a TV network, negative reviews, its controversial nature, that it may appeal to a small nic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Direct-to-video Animated Films
Direct-to-video or straight-to-video refers to the release of a film, TV series, short or special to the public immediately on home video formats rather than an initial theatrical release or television premiere. This distribution strategy was prevalent before streaming platforms came to dominate the TV and movie distribution markets. Because inferior sequels or prequels of larger-budget films may be released direct-to-video, review references to direct-to-video releases are often pejorative. Direct-to-video release has also become profitable for independent filmmakers and smaller companies. Some direct-to-video genre films (with a high-profile star) can generate well in excess of $50 million revenue worldwide. Reasons for releasing direct to video A production studio may decide not to generally release a TV show or film for several possible reasons: a low budget, a lack of support from a TV network, negative reviews, its controversial nature, that it may appeal to a small nic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
